Precautionary boil water notice in effect for Fort Myers BeachLee Commissioners accept $22.7M state grant for water management project at Larry Kiker Preserve
FORT MYERS BEACH Precautionary boil water notice in effect for Fort Myers Beach A Precautionary boil water notice is in effect for all residents of Fort Myers Beach due to a water main break on Estero Boulevard.
LEE COUNTY Lee Commissioners accept $22.7M state grant for water management project at Larry Kiker Preserve The Lee Board of County Commissioners voted on Tuesday to accept a $22.7 million Resilient Florida Grant for a water management project.
LEE COUNTY Lee Commissioners vote to adopt Lee County Comprehensive Emergency Management Plan The Lee Board of County Commissioners voted Tuesday to approve a resolution adopting the Lee County Comprehensive Emergency Management Plan.
FORT MYERS Loitering suspect accused of dropping cell phone and ID at Fort Myers crime scene A man has been arrested after allegedly dropping his cell phone and driver’s license at the scene of a loitering crime in Fort Myers
FORT MYERS Precautionary lockdowns for 2 Fort Myers schools have been lifted The Lee County School District has lifted its precautionary lockdowns on two Fort Myers schools early Tuesday morning.
Car engulfed in flames on West Villages Parkway in Sarasota A head-on collision that ended in a fire occurred on River Road, south of West Villages Parkway, in Sarasota County.
Caloosahatchee Bridge faces traffic delays due to FDOT project Motorists on the Caloosahatchee Bridge in Fort Myers faced severe traffic delays due to the Florida Department of Transportation pedestrian walkway project.
31 endangered Florida panthers killed in 2024; breaks record for most deaths in a year A grim record has been broken, as another endangered Florida panther has been slain by a vehicle on Interstate 75 in Collier County.
CAPE CORAL “Keep the Wreath Green” fire safety campaign underway in Cape Coral The Cape Coral Fire Department has launched its 12th annual “Keep the Wreath Green” fire safety campaign.
the weather authority Cool weather with abundant sunshine this Tuesday The Weather Authority is tracking cooler temperatures, with abundant sunshine expected this Tuesday afternoon.
Better Business Bureau alerts public to rise in fake pet ads The Better Business Bureau is warning consumers about the rise of fraudulent pet adoption schemes during the holiday season.
FORT MYERS Boy with autism drowns in Fort Myers pond A Fort Myers family is heartbroken they will never get see their little boy running around smiling again after he drowned in Lee County.
NAPLES Man arrested for sex crimes with underage girl on Naples Pier A Naples man has been arrested for allegedly having sex with a minor on the Naples Pier.
Page Field Opportunities await in Lee County’s Civil Air Patrol Cadet Program Lee County will soon have a new civil air patrol squadron, but they need people interested in joining to make this happen.
Southwest Florida leaders react to President Biden’s pardon of Hunter Biden Southwest Florida leaders are weighing in Monday evening on President Biden’s pardon of his son Hunter.
FORT MYERS BEACH Precautionary boil water notice in effect for Fort Myers Beach A Precautionary boil water notice is in effect for all residents of Fort Myers Beach due to a water main break on Estero Boulevard.
LEE COUNTY Lee Commissioners accept $22.7M state grant for water management project at Larry Kiker Preserve The Lee Board of County Commissioners voted on Tuesday to accept a $22.7 million Resilient Florida Grant for a water management project.
LEE COUNTY Lee Commissioners vote to adopt Lee County Comprehensive Emergency Management Plan The Lee Board of County Commissioners voted Tuesday to approve a resolution adopting the Lee County Comprehensive Emergency Management Plan.
FORT MYERS Loitering suspect accused of dropping cell phone and ID at Fort Myers crime scene A man has been arrested after allegedly dropping his cell phone and driver’s license at the scene of a loitering crime in Fort Myers
FORT MYERS Precautionary lockdowns for 2 Fort Myers schools have been lifted The Lee County School District has lifted its precautionary lockdowns on two Fort Myers schools early Tuesday morning.
Car engulfed in flames on West Villages Parkway in Sarasota A head-on collision that ended in a fire occurred on River Road, south of West Villages Parkway, in Sarasota County.
Caloosahatchee Bridge faces traffic delays due to FDOT project Motorists on the Caloosahatchee Bridge in Fort Myers faced severe traffic delays due to the Florida Department of Transportation pedestrian walkway project.
31 endangered Florida panthers killed in 2024; breaks record for most deaths in a year A grim record has been broken, as another endangered Florida panther has been slain by a vehicle on Interstate 75 in Collier County.
CAPE CORAL “Keep the Wreath Green” fire safety campaign underway in Cape Coral The Cape Coral Fire Department has launched its 12th annual “Keep the Wreath Green” fire safety campaign.
the weather authority Cool weather with abundant sunshine this Tuesday The Weather Authority is tracking cooler temperatures, with abundant sunshine expected this Tuesday afternoon.
Better Business Bureau alerts public to rise in fake pet ads The Better Business Bureau is warning consumers about the rise of fraudulent pet adoption schemes during the holiday season.
FORT MYERS Boy with autism drowns in Fort Myers pond A Fort Myers family is heartbroken they will never get see their little boy running around smiling again after he drowned in Lee County.
NAPLES Man arrested for sex crimes with underage girl on Naples Pier A Naples man has been arrested for allegedly having sex with a minor on the Naples Pier.
Page Field Opportunities await in Lee County’s Civil Air Patrol Cadet Program Lee County will soon have a new civil air patrol squadron, but they need people interested in joining to make this happen.
Southwest Florida leaders react to President Biden’s pardon of Hunter Biden Southwest Florida leaders are weighing in Monday evening on President Biden’s pardon of his son Hunter.
Naples Mayor Theresa Heitmann’s mugshot after she was arrested for DUI. CREDIT: Naples Police Naples Mayor Teresa Heitmann has been arrested for driving under the influence. Heitmann had only recently won her second and final term in March. The Naples Police Department confirmed the DUI that occurred at around 11:15 p.m. Wednesday. “Yes, unfortunately, that is accurate,” said Naples Police Chief Ciro Dominguez, confirming the charge against the mayor via email Thursday morning. “The details on the booking info/sheet explain the fact pattern.” According to police, officers responded to a residence in the 500 block of 16th Avenue South upon receiving a call for service from the resident. The caller stated that he and his wife were being followed from the intersection of 12th Avenue South and Third Street South to their residence by a female, unknown to them, driving a silver vehicle. Upon arrival at their home, the woman stopped her vehicle on the grass, exited the vehicle, and exchanged words with the couple. The couple then reported the incident to the police, stating that the woman was claiming to be the mayor and appeared intoxicated. Upon arrival at the scene, police identified Heitmann leaning against her vehicle. “We were called to a scene where she was in physical control of the vehicle and later determined that she was under the influence based on the circumstances,” wrote the police chief. Upon interviewing Heitmann, officers found probable cause to arrest her for DUI. According to police, Heitmann participated in a breathalyzer exam, which resulted in a blood alcohol content of 0.155 and 0.169, twice the legal limit. After following the standard procedure for testing motorists for suspected DUI, police arrested Heitmann and transported her to the Collier County Jail. “We are sworn & obligated to follow the law,“ stated Dominguez. WINK News spoke with former Naples Mayor and Councilman Bill Barnett about Heitmann’s arrest and whether she should resign. Note: Barnett admitted that he and Heitmann have disagreed and clashed on the council. “I don’t want to go that far. I think that’s up to her to decide what she does, how serious she thinks it is, or whether she will blow it off,” said Barnett. “I don’t know if it’s one too many or if– I don’t know the details. I know that prior mayors, not in Naples, but you know you’ve seen mayors across the state, and people, the voting public, are not happy when something like this happens. She’s the number one person in the city and sets the example or is supposed to set the example.” Heitmann was given a $500 bond. She has since bonded out and was released. WINK News initially reported a child was present in the vehicle, based on the police report; however, the Naples Police Chief clarified the initial statement, stating that the statute is written in the charge. The statute police arrested her for only focused on blood alcohol level. WINK received statements from a few Naples city council members after the arrest. City Manager Jay Boodheshwar said, “City employees were saddened to learn about last night’s incident involving the mayor. We know this is a difficult time for Mayor Heitmann and will give her the space she needs. The Naples community should rest assured that our city team is committed and dedicated to serving our residents. I have 100% confidence that our City employees will not let this incident affect service delivery to our community.” Ray Christman from the Naples City Council said, “I was sorry to hear about this incident. Most importantly, thank God no one was hurt or injured. We are all still learning the details of this matter. I’m confident it will be thoroughly investigated and appropriate actions taken. My thoughts and best wishes are with the Mayor and the others involved in this incident.” Council member Bill Kramer said, “I believe it was sad news for all of the good people of Naples this morning. While this is certainly a big deal, it is not the end of the world. And to be clear, this event does not define Theresa Heitmann. The Heitmanns will continue to be in my prayers as they work through this.” We contacted the rest of the council and are still awaiting responses.